Daily Current Affairs Quiz
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Assertion (A): SEBI on 23 May 2026 is examining a proposal for salary-linked Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) where mutual fund investments could be deducted directly from employee salaries. Reason (R): Salary-linked SIPs would help embed equity investing into household financial behaviour and deepen mutual fund penetration in India which is significantly lower than in comparable economies. Select the correct option:
Consider the following statements regarding heat wave governance and disaster management in India: 1. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is headed by the Prime Minister and operates under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. 2. The IMD functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences and issues the colour-coded weather warnings of green, yellow, orange and red. 3. Heat wave was officially notified as a national disaster under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 in the year 2010. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) criteria for declaring a heat wave, consider the following statements: 1. A heat wave is declared in the plains when the maximum temperature reaches at least 40 degrees Celsius with a departure of 4.5 to 6.4 degrees Celsius from normal. 2. A severe heat wave is declared when the departure of maximum temperature from normal exceeds 6.4 degrees Celsius. 3. In hilly areas the threshold maximum temperature for a heat wave declaration is 30 degrees Celsius. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements about the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) and India's role: 1. The APO was established in 1961 and India is one of its founder members. 2. The National Productivity Council (NPC), which organised the 68th GBM, functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. 3. Indonesia assumed the APO Chair for 2026-27 succeeding Japan at the 68th Governing Body Meeting in New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the India-Cyprus Joint Statement issued during the State Visit of Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides to India (20-23 May 2026), consider the following statements: 1. India and Cyprus elevated their bilateral relationship from a Comprehensive Partnership to a Strategic Partnership. 2. The two sides adopted a Defence Cooperation Roadmap for the period 2026-2031. 3. Cyprus reiterated firm support for India's permanent membership of a reformed United Nations Security Council. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following two statements regarding SEBI and Systematic Investment Plans: 1. SEBI was given statutory status under the SEBI Act, 1992 with the mandate of protecting investor interests, promoting the development of and regulating the securities market. 2. Under the salary-linked SIP proposal being examined by SEBI on 23 May 2026, mutual fund investments could be deducted directly from employee salaries on the lines of EPF subscriptions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the 19th Rozgar Mela held on 23 May 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The Rozgar Mela was first launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in October 2022. 2. More than 50 per cent of the appointments in the 19th Rozgar Mela were dedicated to the Indian Railways. 3. New recruits undergo training through the Karmayogi Bharat platform under Mission Karmayogi. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the Rajasthan heat wave situation on 23 May 2026, consider the following statements: 1. Sriganganagar recorded 46.5 degrees Celsius and emerged as the state's hottest city. 2. The IMD issued a Severe Heat Wave warning for isolated to some pockets of West Rajasthan during 24-29 May 2026. 3. Rajasthan is one of the 23 States/UTs operating Heat Action Plans under the National Framework for Heat Wave Management coordinated by the NDMA. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Match List I (Connectivity Corridor / Initiative) with List II (Description) and select the correct code: List I A. IMEC B. INSTC C. BRI D. Chabahar Port List II 1. India-Iran-Russia 7,200-km multi-modal corridor connecting Mumbai to Moscow via Bandar Abbas 2. India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor announced at the G20 in 2023 linking India to the EU 3. India-operated port in southeastern Iran developed under a 10-year agreement signed in May 2024 4. China-led trans-continental infrastructure connectivity initiative launched in 2013
Where is the headquarters of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), which held its 68th Governing Body Meeting in India during 20-23 May 2026?
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